Lower Blood Pressure With These Tips

 

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension can be attributed to a number of factors. Sometimes the condition has to do with age, lifestyle or even just genetics. High blood pressure can accelerate the build-up of plaque in the arteries which can put one at risk for a heart attack. While prescription medications may be necessary, there are several things you can do naturally.

Lifestyle Modifications

1. Quit Smoking: The chemicals in tobacco can damage the lining in your artery walls. Even secondhand smoke comes with the same consequences.
2. Limit High Sodium Foods: Too much sodium affects the kidney’s ability to remove water. Extra fluid creates a strain on the kidneys and blood vessels.
3. Get Moving: The more active you are, the less strain on your heart and arteries. Exercise improves insulin sensitivity, stress and inflammation. As we know, it also contributes to weight loss.
4. Dealing with Stress: During stressful times your body secretes a surge of hormones. These hormones can cause your blood vessels to narrow and heart beat faster. While stress is a normal function of everyday life, you want to make sure it’s not on a consistent basis. Whether it’s yoga, exercise or talk therapy – make sure you have an outlet.
5. Curbing Your Drinking: Having more than a few drinks in one sitting is not a good habit. If you know you are already have hypertension, you don’t want to put yourself at risk for a stroke.

Nutritional Supplements

1. L-Arginine: This amino acid converts to nitric oxide. It can be taken to relax and open blood vessels along with circulation to the heart.
2. Fish Oil: The omega 3 fatty acids contained in fish oil supplements can help to reduce inflammation and relax the arteries.
3. Coenzyme Q10:  This nutrient is already produced in the body. During times of stress or use of statin drugs for cardiovascular disease can deplete our naturally occurring CoQ10. Supplementing can make cells and blood vessels  healthier and less vulnerable to constriction.
4. Magnesium: Deficiency in this mineral is quite common. Magnesium is one of nature’s best relaxants and helps to manage high levels of stress and anxiety.
5. Garlic: Don’t worry – you won’t stink after taking it in supplement form. Garlic capsules can be enteric coated to eliminate the odor. Allicin, it’s most beneficial component seems to stimulate nitric oxide and hydrogen sulphide, which help to relax blood vessels.

Uncovering if you have a cardiovascular issue can be lifesaving. Screening measurers and taking the right precautions early on shouldn’t be overlooked.